Details About Fyodor Dostoyevsky: Nationality, Age, Salary



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Fyodor Dostoyevsky was born on November 11, 1821, in Moscow, Russia. His parents were Mikhail Andreevich and Maria Dostoyevskaya. His father was a retired military doctor. His mother died when he was 15. He had four brothers and sisters. His older brother, Mikhail, died at the age of 23. His younger brother, Alexander, died at the age of 19. His sister, Varvara, died at the age of 21. His sister, Alexandra, died at the age of 24.

Dostoyevsky was educated at home and at a private school. He studied at the Moscow Institute of Technology from 1838 to 1843. He was expelled from the institute for participating in a student protest. He then joined the Army Engineering Corps. He left the army in 1846 and began to write.

Dostoyevsky’s first novel, “Poor Folk,” was published in 1846. It was a success and brought him fame. He followed it with “The Double” in 1846 and “The Village of Stepanchikovo” in 1859.

In 1864, Dostoyevsky’s wife died of tuberculosis. This caused him to have a nervous breakdown. He gambling and became addicted to opium. He was in debt and had to borrow money from friends.

In 1867, Dostoyevsky’s novel “Crime and Punishment” was published. It is the story of a man who kills an old woman for money. The novel was a success and is considered one of the greatest novels ever written.

In 1868, Dostoyevsky’s novel “The Idiot” was published. It is the story of a man who is too good for this world. The novel was not a success.

In 1871, Dostoyevsky’s novel “The Possessed” was published. It is the story of a group of people who are possessed by demons. The novel was a success and is considered one of the greatest novels ever written.

In 1872, Dostoyevsky’s novel “The Brothers Karamazov” was published. It is the story of three brothers who kill their father. The novel was a success and is considered one of the greatest novels ever written.

Dostoyevsky died on January 28, 1881, in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia